John ‘JC’ Coutis is an exceptional person. Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing to die. Today John speaks all around the world to tens of thousands, very enthusiastic and eager people, whom he leaves breathless.
John was a guest speaker at the 1997 World Masters of Business Seminar where he shared the day with some of the world’s foremost international speakers. Americans such as Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, Lee Iacocca, Stephen Covey, Brian Tracey & Australia’s N*1 Radio Broadcaster Alan Jones. John was the only speaker to receive a standing ovation from the 12,000 strong audience in attendance. Other international speakers John has shared the stage with are Amanda Gore (Author) and Dr. Mark Victor Hansen (Author of the series of books titled Chicken Soup For The Soul).
John has spoken to over 1,100,00 people throughout corporate & community Australia and 6,350,000 people overseas. Including past tours of Hawaii, USA, Mauritius, South Africa, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan and Inner Mongolia. John has spoken in more than 173 Cities throughout the China. Whilst on these tours of the China; audiences are in excess of 15,000 – 35,000 people & are lining up for many seminars to hear the words of this remarkable human.
John was invited into the Sydney 2000 Olympic Team Village to support the Australian Team and in 2001 the Australian Wallabies called on John to boost their attitudes for the final match of the series against the British Irish Lions, winning the deciding Test to secure the series for the first time in history between these two teams. Rod McQueen, John Eales & George Gregan publically acknowledged John for getting the Wallabies over the line.
Saying ‘John showed us that by believing in yourself, anything is possible.’ John plays a significant role in schools around Australian and the Globe, believing in youth leadership programs. John has been invited into more than 4,161 schools throughout the world & speaks on topics such as; Anti-Bullying, Life Topics, Treating People The Way You Wish To Be Treated, Resilience, Goal Setting, Over Coming Challenges & Getting The Best Out of Life.
